Broad-spectrum antibiotics inhibit the growth of most intestinal bacteria. Consequently, assuming that nothing is done to counter the reduction of intestinal bacteria, a hospital patient who is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics is most likely to become ________.
A) unable to fix carbon dioxide
B) antibiotic resistant
C) unable to synthesize peptidoglycan
D) deficient in certain vitamins and nutrients

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Intestinal bacteria play a key role in synthesizing vitamins and assisting in nutrient absorption. Therefore, reduction of intestinal bacteria due to broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to deficiency in certain vitamins and nutrients.

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Inhibit the Growth of Most Intestinal Bacteria